Addressing mental health conditions may reduce risks for dementia for older adults
Mental health issues are a predictor of dementia. St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) helps people of all ages with their mental health concerns.
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Detroit program engages community members to democratically develop solutions to health disparities
An innovative initiative is chipping away at health disparities in Detroit’s Hope Village neighborhood by looking to community members as leaders and learners in their own lives.
PODCAST: Inside the rapidly expanding field of dementia research
One of the most frustrating and scary things about dementia is that we still know breathtakingly little about it. But the medical community in Michigan, as in the rest of the U.S., is currently working at unprecedented speed to change that.
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Corner Health sensory room makes accessing healthcare easier for people living with autism
For people on the autism spectrum, simple healthcare tasks such as routine vaccinations or annual check-ups can be a challenge. Sensory rooms are one way to overcome that challenge.
Michigan’s tribal community has specific mental health needs, many stemming from historical trauma
MI Mental Health spoke with North Country Community Mental Health Outpatient Therapist Judy Crockett on the importance of addressing the unique needs of Michigan’s tribal communities.
Peer support specialists’ lived experience helps those they serve
Peer support specialists provide Summit Pointe clients with hope through sharing personal stories of recovery.
Student volunteers relieve caregivers and build intergenerational friendships through new program
Students are connecting with, caring for, and learning from older adults through a new intergenerational program that also addresses Michigan’s caregiver shortage.
PODCAST: Building support for dementia caregiving challenges
Becoming a caregiver to a person living with dementia is a challenging process. We talked with Michigan caregivers about their struggles, their successes, and the resources and support they need to do their vital work.
Opioid settlement dollars will strengthen community mental health response to opioid use disorders
Medication-assisted treatment, Narcan kits, and recovery housing are some of the programs that could be funded through opioid settlement dollars.
PODCAST: Dementia disparities in communities of color
Dementia is challenging for everyone, but it takes a particularly heavy toll in communities of color. Here's how people living with dementia, researchers, and activists are working to change that in Michigan.
Detroit program engages community members to democratically develop solutions to health disparities
An innovative initiative is chipping away at health disparities in Detroit’s Hope Village neighborhood by looking to community members as leaders and learners in their own lives.
PODCAST: Inside the rapidly expanding field of dementia research
One of the most frustrating and scary things about dementia is that we still know breathtakingly little about it. But the medical community in Michigan, as in the rest of the U.S., is currently working at unprecedented speed to change that.
Partner Partner Content Corner Health sensory room makes accessing healthcare easier for people living with autism
For people on the autism spectrum, simple healthcare tasks such as routine vaccinations or annual check-ups can be a challenge. Sensory rooms are one way to overcome that challenge.
Michigan’s tribal community has specific mental health needs, many stemming from historical trauma
MI Mental Health spoke with North Country Community Mental Health Outpatient Therapist Judy Crockett on the importance of addressing the unique needs of Michigan’s tribal communities.
Peer support specialists’ lived experience helps those they serve
Peer support specialists provide Summit Pointe clients with hope through sharing personal stories of recovery.
Student volunteers relieve caregivers and build intergenerational friendships through new program
Students are connecting with, caring for, and learning from older adults through a new intergenerational program that also addresses Michigan’s caregiver shortage.
PODCAST: Building support for dementia caregiving challenges
Becoming a caregiver to a person living with dementia is a challenging process. We talked with Michigan caregivers about their struggles, their successes, and the resources and support they need to do their vital work.
Opioid settlement dollars will strengthen community mental health response to opioid use disorders
Medication-assisted treatment, Narcan kits, and recovery housing are some of the programs that could be funded through opioid settlement dollars.
PODCAST: Dementia disparities in communities of color
Dementia is challenging for everyone, but it takes a particularly heavy toll in communities of color. Here's how people living with dementia, researchers, and activists are working to change that in Michigan.
